Explore the Family Name Fleitman
The meaning of Fleitman
North German: topographic name, the Low German equivalent of Fleitz, from Middle Low German vlēt ‘running water, river, channel’, used occasionally as a field name, + man ‘man’.
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How common is the last name Fleitman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fleitman saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fleitman ranked as the 69,428th most common surname, while in 2010 it fell slightly in rank to 72,105, marking a decrease of 3.86%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the surname Fleitman increased from 264 to 270, an increase of 2.27%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #72,105 | -3.86% |
| Count | 264 | 270 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleitman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fleitman, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.73% of those bearing the Fleitman surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 92.22%, marking a change of -5.64%. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 1.89% in 2000 to 5.93% in 2010. This represents a substantial growth of 213.76%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 92.22% | -5.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 5.93% | 213.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |